Show GL J BE s v TS j MARINE RECOGNIZED Liz Livingston Staff Writer Marines are warriors states the Marine Corp comprised comprised comprised com of smart and highly adaptable adaptable adaptable adapt adapt- able men and women designed for expeditionary operations by air land or sea Quite a list of exceptional traits but in the case of Marine recruiter Shane Parkinson superior marksmanship is one more trait to add to the list Humility may be the reason you haven't heard of Parkinson's accomplishments Hes so humble said fellow marine Thayne and he has done so many amazing things He has competed on the Marine Corp Championship Team on what can be compared to as an Olympic level winning several awards including the Ml Garand Trophy Rifle from the Secretary Of the Navy Every year the Marines organ organ- c. c ize teams to compete in the National Rifle Team Championship a nation wide shooting competition Parkinson who has been a Marine for 11 years started competing in 1996 which proved to be a remarkable year for the new marine That was the year that the Secretary of the Navy awarded him the M Ml 1 Garand Trophy Rifle an extraordinary extraordinary extraordinary accomplishment for anyone anyone anyone any any- one but especially for a first time participant In 1996 Parkinson also won the Silver Pistol award and received the high score for a first time com com- Beside the individual awards Parkinson's team won the rifle and pistol competitions In 1998 he went on to win the Bronze Rifle award At t this time in history where American troops are risking their lives in the continued conflicts See Marine page 4 Marine continued from page 3 abroad and with the country reflecting on the anniversary of September 11 its it's our duty to honor those who are dedicated to defending our freedom The Marines are a crucial and extraordinary part of the military who are wholly dedicated to special special special cial and dangerous operations Their motto alone Semper Fi which in Latin means always faithful is a reaffirming reminder of their dedication to our country C O |